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BBC Play of the Month

5.0
16 seasons
128 episodes
Ended
Drama

Plot Summary

A BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured a different work, often using prominent British stage actors in the leading roles. The series was transmitted from October 1965 to September 1983.

First Aired:October 19, 1965
Last Aired:September 12, 1983
Episode Runtime:1h 30m, 1h 0m, 2h 0m
Networks:
BBC One

Where to watch free (US)

No free providers found in US.

Seasons (16)

Season 1

Season 1

9 episodes

Aired: 1965

Season 2

Season 2

5 episodes

Aired: 1966

Season 3

Season 3

11 episodes

Aired: 1967

Season 4

Season 4

9 episodes

Aired: 1968

Season 5

Season 5

8 episodes

Aired: 1969

Season 6
7.0

Season 6

9 episodes

Aired: 1970

Season 7

Season 7

11 episodes

Aired: 1971

Season 8

Season 8

10 episodes

Aired: 1972

Season 9

Season 9

9 episodes

Aired: 1973

Season 10

Season 10

9 episodes

Aired: 1974

Season 11

Season 11

8 episodes

Aired: 1975

Season 12

Season 12

7 episodes

Aired: 1976

Season 13

Season 13

7 episodes

Aired: 1977

Season 14

Season 14

7 episodes

Aired: 1978

Season 15

Season 15

5 episodes

Aired: 1982

Season 16

Season 16

4 episodes

Aired: 1983

Production

BBC